ALFRED, NY — The Alfred University men’s basketball team came back from an early 13-point deficit to defeat Elmira, 64-45, Friday night in an Empire 8 Conference matchup.

The Saxons were down, 18-5, with 11:07 remaining in the first half when Alfred went on a run and outscored the Soaring Eagles, 17-4, to tie the game, 22-22, at intermission. AU shot 30 percent in the first half and Elmira shot 33 percent.

The Saxons jumped out to a 25-22 lead with a three pointer by junior guard Gary Kwiecien (Perry, NY/Perry) and maintained the lead for the rest of the game. For the game Alfred shot 43 percent, while Elmira (3-20, 1-13 Empire 8) shot 29 percent.